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The future is here when it comes to digitally-connected, hassle-free, and sustainable (not to mention sparkling clean and stylish) accommodation for busy and discerning travelers—and one can find it at hub by Premier Inn, a new face in contemporary hotel design concepts in the United Kingdom. The hub’s conveniently located …

Right smack dab in the middle of the ever lively and bustling Central London sits The Courthouse. This is no place for practicing law rather The Courthouse is a five star luxury hotel located in the heart of vibrant Shoreditch, within mere walking distance from the finest shopping streets, tourist attractions, …

Andaz London Liverpool Street Hotel offers the perfect balance of antique charm and modern amenities and conveniences. Opened in 1884 as one of London’s first railway hotels, the Great Eastern Hotel, the building was constructed in the elegant redbrick Victorian style by the same masterful architects that designed London’s Houses of …

Founders Breakfast Stout A full-bodied stout from oatmeal that you’ll want with a hearty three-course version of the most important meal of the day. This stout is perfect for that first cold morning where the Fall season has finally kicked in, the chill in the air making you shiver and …

In a 2015 article written for The Guardian, Helen Russell defines the Danish art of hygge as: “the absence of anything annoying or emotionally overwhelming; taking pleasure from the presence of gentle, soothing things”. Along with fika, another cherished Scandinavian tradition of coffee lingered over with friends (and often accompanied by gooey …

We are in the midst of summer. I don’t care how old I get or how adult I seem: summer will forever be a time to party with friends, forget responsibilities, and try something new. Whether that “something new” is wearing those shorts that show a little flab or not …

What do you think of when you think about crisp white wine? Your mind will probably wander towards steely Chablis, lemony Sancerre or even a Clare Valley Riesling. But I doubt many of you would have given much thought to Koshu, Japan’s premier white grape variety that recently won a …

“We just wanted a delicious drink without the guilt,” say co-founders of Be Mixed, Cristina Ros Blankfein and Jennifer Ross. The belief behind their business is that in order to enjoy life, indulge in all the good stuff, just make it better. And that’s exactly what they did. Be Mixed …

Wine enthusiasts tend to be rather persnickety with what liquid graces their lips. They usually gravitate towards their favored varietals leaving many other fabulous drinks undiscovered and, therefore, untouched. Given their strong foothold in Napa Valley as a well-noted winery, the Rudd Family transitioned that knowledge into their established and …

The bountiful wilderness of Norway and its compacted, intense growing seasons are the inspiration behind the new dry gin from Norwegian craft distillery Oslo Händverksdestilleri (OHD), VIDDA TØrr. Crafted from aromatic and vibrantly-flavored botanicals foraged from Norway’s countryside, VIDDA means ‘mountain plateau’ and this craft gin brilliantly embodies the flavors and …

In a span of two years, Oxney Estate successfully planted more than 20 acres of vines, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Seyval Blanc vines. These vines are used specifically to make sparkling and still organic wines. Yes, you read that correctly. Organic Wine. Tell everyone. The vineyard grounds …

Suntory Whisky is made by the Japanese people, embodying the harmony that exists between them and nature. Their creations have become an artform, with skilled artisans speaking to the soul, with their creations awakening our senses. Suntory Whisky Toki is a blend of whiskies from Suntory’s Hakushu, Yamazaki, and Chita …

Jackson Triggs Vidal Ice Wine When it comes to dessert wines there are few like ice wines. Only craft-able under select conditions where the grapes freeze on the vine, ice wines are rare and a little pricey. What they achieve though, like Jackson-Triggs’ Vidal, is a sweetness matched by few …